Sermons on Playing God:

God's Incredibles Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 24, 2017

This is the 2nd sermon in the series "Jesus Is Better- The Better Way".

Series: Jesus Is Better- The Better Way [#2] GOD’S INCREDIBLES Hebrews 11:1-7 Introduction: As we have studied the Book of Hebrews, we have seen that Jesus is better. Jesus is the better messenger, the better Apostle, the better priest, the better covenant, and the better sacrifice. This week, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

God's Superman Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 24, 2017

This is the 3rd sermon in the series "Jesus Is Better- The Better Way".

Series: Jesus Is Better- The Better Way [#3] GOD’S SUPERMAN Hebrews 11:8-19 Introduction: [Prop: A television remote control.] Look at what I brought with me today. Do you know what this is? [A television remote control.] I’ve always wondered how these things work. You just click on this ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-19

Denomination: Baptist

Word Of God

Contributed by Beulah Praiselin on Jun 30, 2017

When Lord breathes, he can give life, He blows away the unnecessary and His-breathed scripture endure forever. Believe in His Word and expect the unexpected

Greetings in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, who is the same yesterday today and forever. In the daily part of our life we tend to think a lot about other people and the worldly glory, Sometimes our prioritization changes according to the surroundings we tend to lower the priority to be given to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:24-25

The Favours Of God Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 2, 2017

Solomon was blessed with wisdom, riches and honour, and they are the favours of God. Let us acknowledge the favours of God in our lives. We seek God, not the gifts.

The Queen of Sheba came to visit. She has heard of Solomon’s fame and his “relation to the Name of the Lord” (10:1). She came to see it for herself. • She was in awe of what she saw. It was beyond her imagination. • She asked him many questions and saw the WISDOM of Solomon. She looked around ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 10:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Friends Of God Series

Contributed by Lucy Paynter on Jul 29, 2017

Jesus told the disciples that he no longer calls them servants but Friend. Once we establish a friendship with God, then we can enjoy the Peace that surpasses all human understanding.

Friends of God So now we can rejoice in our wonderful new relationship with God because our Lord Jesus Christ has made us friends of God. Romans 5:11 NLT 1.At peace with the environment But soon a fierce storm came up. High waves were breaking into the boat, and it began to fill with water. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

By Chance Or By The Will Of God?

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jul 31, 2017

Does God ordain all that happens or is He captive to Chance?

By Chance or by the Will of God Genesis 29:1-14 It is never bothersome to remind you that every Scripture in the Bible is set in context with what comes before and after it. This is the literal context. Even though it would be centuries before Moses would write the Book of Genesis by the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Wrestling With God

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Aug 6, 2017

There are moments in life that change us forever. Today's story looks at the second of two such moments in Jacob's life, where he wrestled with God in prayer and in pride, and was forever changed.

Genesis 32:22-31 Wrestling with God Have you ever had a pivotal moment in your life that has forever changed you? For me, one such moment was the day I joined the military. I felt like God wanted me to do something truly significant with my life, and that decision forever changed me. In the life ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-31, Colossians 4:12, Proverbs 16:18, Hosea 12:4

Denomination: Baptist

God And Me Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 8, 2017

Often we think of our strength, ability and education. We boast of our heritage and many other things. What about God and His role in our Life. Don't forget the grace of God.

2 Sam. 7:1-4 v.1. Settled-Rest from all his enemies Will Satan leave you to enjoy the life on earth? He got permission to tempt Job(1:7-12). He confessed that I will go through the temptations (23:10). Even if he kills me I will trust him(13:15). Job spoke very kind of God(42:7). Satan asked ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

The Grace Of God

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Aug 14, 2017

God's grace as the avenue of salvation is sometimes seen as being in conflict with obedience of the believer as a requirement, without which salvation cannot be obtained. Which is it, or is it a combination? Can this dichotomy be satisfactorily resolved?

Note: I developed a set of slides in PowerPoint 10 to use with this sermon. If anyone is interested in having them, send an Email to me at sam@srmccormick.net with the subject “PowerPoint slides - Grace” and I will Email the pptx file to you directly, along with the sermon notes in MS Word with ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14, John 1:14-17, Romans 5:1-2, 1 Corinthians 15:3-10, John 4:10-15, Hebrews 10:28-29, Ephesians 2:8-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Is For Us! Series

Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Aug 16, 2017

How would you summarize the Gospel message? Do it in one sentence. Now, take what you have, and shorten it. Can you do it? Paul can. He summarizes the Gospel message with just four small words....God...is...for...us!

The message of salvation is the most important thing that we will ever hear in our lives. It is also something that we are called to share as well. If you had to summarize the Gospel message in one sentence, how would you do it? What words or phrases might you use? What things would you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-39

Denomination: Lutheran

God Is. Series

Contributed by Adam Weber on Aug 16, 2017

Others are able to reflect God, but no one is able to replace Him.

**Well… I just wanna welcome everyone here to Embrace… at all 5 of our campuses. My name is Adam… I’m one of the pastors here… And as always… we are so excited that you are here… ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:19

God Is The Center Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 25, 2015

We place ourselves at the center, when it should be God.

God is the Center Ecclesiastes 3:9-15 July 26, 2015 Back in the 1960s the mayor of the city of Chicago was Richard J. Daley. He was famous for being the last of the big time bosses of the city. Daley was sharp, powerful, and had an enormous ego. One fall a speechwriter who worked for Daley ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

God And Me!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 4, 2015

Let me tell you, the harvest that you get from spending time with Him is incredibly enormous; I may not get what I need now but I get the energy to endure sufferings, patience to wait, wisdom to talk and grace to walk.

God and me! John 15:4 "Abide in Me, and I in you……” Ah, here we go, my incredible pursuit for God takes over everything else! Prep begins! It’s after school hours - most of you know that I work at our Abide School (School for the needy and under privileged kids) – ...read more

Scripture: John 15:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

The God Of The Valleys

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 10, 2015

We’re going to take a look at Valleys and see that God is also the God of our valleys, as well as in our mountain-top experiences. The title of this message is, “The God of the Valleys.”

“THE GOD OF THE VALLEYS” 1 Kgs. 20:23,28 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: HOW MANY CHICKENS 1. Boudreaux spots Thibodeaux walking down the levee the other day, carrying a sack over his shoulder. 2. Well of course, curiosity got the best of Boudreaux, and he asked Thibodeaux, "Hey, Mon ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 20:23-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Will Provide

Contributed by Craig Condon on Aug 13, 2015

We are called on to act in a manner that pleases God. Elijah’s actions did not please God, but God still gave him what he needed to persevere in faith. We are called on to be united in Christ. We are to be one body that is wholly obedient to God.

The events we read about in 1 Kings 19:1-9 occur just after Elijah and God have won the challenge against the gods of Baal. As a result of the deaths of the prophets of Baal, Queen Jezebel threatened to kill Elijah. Elijah has been forced to flee for his life. Elijah was discouraged. He had faced ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-8

Denomination: Anglican